A proposed arena, housing, hotels and entertainment district could completely reshape this part of Alpharetta. By Robert Elon Gonzalez For years, North Point Mall was one of the most important shopping destinations in North Atlanta. But as shopping habits changed and traditional malls lost traffic, the property began facing the same question confronting malls across […]
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Just a week ago, I wrote that today’s housing market demands a different mindset. Inventory has been climbing, buyers have become more selective, and pricing strategy matters more than it has in years. Since then, another major headline has added to the uncertainty. Escalating conflict in the Middle East has driven oil prices higher, increased […]
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Prices Are Adjusting. Inventory Is Climbing. And the Fed Just Added More Pressure.By Robert Elon Gonzalez | North Atlanta Real Estate I want to talk about something I’ve been watching closely over the past few months—something that’s showing up in real conversations with buyers and sellers across North Atlanta. The data is finally catching up […]
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Consumer Confidence Is at Historic Lows. Here’s What That Means for North Georgia Real Estate. If you’ve been wondering why buyers seem to be taking longer to make decisions, asking more questions, and hesitating before writing offers, you’re not imagining it. It’s happening across North Georgia. The reason isn’t just mortgage rates. It isn’t just […]
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The Fed Just Sent a Clear Message. North Atlanta Buyers and Sellers Need to Pay Attention. The Federal Reserve delivered a message that every buyer, seller, and homeowner in North Atlanta should understand. The Fed held interest rates steady, but the real story wasn’t what they did. It was what they said. For months, many […]
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Coming Soon Listings: Are Sellers Really Getting More Control—Or Less Exposure? A major battle is unfolding in real estate right now over Coming Soon listings, private exclusives, MLS rules, Zillow, Redfin, Compass, and who gets to control listings before they hit the open market. On the surface, the debate sounds simple: seller choice. Some brokerages […]
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When Will Mortgage Rates Drop? If you’re waiting for mortgage rates to suddenly crash back into the 3% range, that’s probably not the market we’re heading into. But there is some good news for both buyers and sellers: rates have started to stabilize, and many experts believe we could see gradual improvement over the next […]
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Something shifted today — and it wasn’t just the decision to hold rates steady. When Jerome Powell kept policy unchanged at the Federal Reserve, that part was expected. What wasn’t expected — and what the market is really reacting to — is the growing sense that the Fed itself is no longer fully aligned. And […]
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Why Selling a Home Feels More Emotional Than Ever Today Selling a home has never been just another transaction. It’s personal. It’s where life happened—holidays, routines, milestones, and all the quiet moments in between. For most homeowners, it represents not only one of the biggest financial decisions they’ll ever make, but also one of the […]
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From Fear to Fuel: How Georgia’s Housing Market Is Finding Its Footing Again Not long ago, the mood across both Wall Street and right here in Georgia felt heavy. A sharp drop in the stock market—driven by global tensions and war headlines—shook confidence across the board. And while we didn’t deal with a brutal Northeast […]
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